Best 9 Quick Easy Black Forest Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Black Forest Cake, a symphony of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream. This iconic dessert, originating from Germany, has captivated taste buds for centuries, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. Featuring three tempting recipes – a traditional layer cake, an elegant trifle, and an individual-sized mug cake – this article offers a delightful journey into the realm of Black Forest decadence.

**Traditional Black Forest Cake**: Immerse yourself in the classic version, a multi-layered masterpiece adorned with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries. This recipe guides you through each step, from preparing the rich chocolate sponge cake layers to crafting the luscious whipped cream and cherry filling.

**Black Forest Trifle**: Experience a lighter, airy rendition of the classic. Layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherry filling are artfully arranged in a trifle dish, creating an elegant and impressive presentation. Indulge in the delightful interplay of textures and flavors with every spoonful.

**Black Forest Mug Cake**: Craving a quick and easy Black Forest fix? Look no further! This single-serving mug cake satisfies your sweet tooth in minutes. Simply combine a few pantry staples, microwave for a short while, and top with whipped cream and a cherry. Enjoy a warm, gooey chocolate cake infused with cherry and whipped cream flavors, perfect for a cozy evening treat.

Embrace the delectable world of Black Forest Cake with this comprehensive guide, offering a trio of recipes catering to your every craving and occasion.

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CLASSIC EASY BLACK FOREST CAKE RECIPE



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Quick and easy black forest cake recipe, made with cake mix and simple ingredients. Soft, moist chocolate cake with cherry filling and whipped cream.

Provided by CakeWhiz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Butter (Unsalted, Melted)
4 Eggs (Large)
1 cup Milk (Whole)
1 container Snack pack chocolate pudding (Not the powder but use pre-made pudding, 3.25 oz.)
1 box Devil's food cake mix (Or chocolate cake mix)
1.5 cups Cherry pie filling
2 cups Whipped cream (Homemade or store-bought)
2.5 tbsp Chocolate shavings

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, add butter, eggs milk, chocolate pudding and mix until smooth.
  • Add cake mix and mix until just combined.
  • Pour this batter into 2 greased/floured 8x2 round cake pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool down completely.
  • Then, trim the sides and cut the domes on the cakes.
  • Place one cake on a cake stand.
  • Spread whipped cream on top.
  • Then, spoon cherry pie filling on top of the whipped cream and spread it out.
  • Place the other cake on top of the pie filling.
  • Then, spread whipped cream on top again.
  • Spoon cherry pie filling on top of the whipped cream again and spread it out.
  • Sprinkle chocolate shavings on top and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 544 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Devil's food cake mix makes it easy to prepare an impressive, tasty torte that perfectly pairs chocolate and cherries.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons brandy, if desired
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • Make and bake cake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until slightly thickened. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in brandy. In another small bowl, mix pie filling and almond extract.
  • On serving plate, place 1 cake layer, rounded side down. Spread with half of the whipped cream, then 1 cup cherry mixture to within 1 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost top with remaining whipped cream. Spoon remaining cherry mixture over top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1 g

BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Some historians trace this famous cherry-chocolate cake (called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in German) back to the 16th century, but it was most likely named and popularized by German baker Josef Keller in 1915 Germans take their world-famous dessert seriously: The cake was granted protected status by the European Commission in 2013, meaning that for a dessert to be sold as a Black Forest Cake, it must contain Black Forest kirsch, a brandy made from local cherries.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Unsalted butter, for the pans
1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for the pans
8 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup almond flour
11/3 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 cups cold heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups cherries in light syrup, such as Morello, drained and chopped, plus 2 tablespoons syrup from one 24-ounce jar)
1 to 2 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy; optional)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Shaved chocolate, for topping

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottoms and sides of two 9-inch round cake pans; line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter the parchment and dust the bottoms and sides of the pans with cocoa powder, tapping out the excess.
  • Put the eggs (in their shells) in a medium bowl and cover with hot tap water; let stand 5 minutes (warming the eggs will help them whip better). Sift the cocoa powder, cake flour and salt into a medium bowl, then whisk in the almond flour; set aside.
  • Remove the eggs from the water and crack into a large bowl. Add the granulated sugar and beat with a mixer on low speed to combine. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until pale, fluffy and thick, about 10 minutes. The mixture should fall off the beaters in a ribbon when lifted.
  • Sprinkle one-third of the flour mixture over the egg mixture and gently fold with a whisk until combined. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture in two batches, adding the vanilla with the final addition. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake until the cakes pull away from the sides of the pans and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Immediately run a small offset spatula around the edges to loosen. Let the cakes cool 5 minutes in the pans, then remove to a rack, parchment-side down, and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the whipped cream: Whisk the confectioners' sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan (the cornstarch will help stabilize the whipped cream). Slowly add 3/4 cup heavy cream, whisking, until a paste forms. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring, until thick and bubbling, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl, place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Bring the cherries, cherry syrup, kirsch and granulated sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the almond extract and transfer to a bowl. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Finish the whipped cream: Beat the remaining 2 1/4 cups cold heavy cream and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. With the mixer running, add the cooked cream mixture and beat until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Drain the cherries and reserve the syrup. Discard the parchment from the cakes. Trim a thin layer off the top of each cake with a long serrated knife. Put one cake cut-side up on a cake stand or serving plate and brush with half of the reserved syrup. Spread about 1 cup whipped cream over the top in a thin layer, then top with all but 1/4 cup cherries. Spread 1 cup whipped cream over the cherries in a thin layer. Top with the remaining cake and brush with the remaining syrup. Spread 1 1/2 cups whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake in a thin layer (some crumbs are OK). Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top and sides of the cake. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Sprinkle the shaved chocolate around the top of the cake and press into the sides; top with the reserved cherries. Refrigerate overnight; the cake will soak up the syrup.

QUICK BLACK FOREST CAKE



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This version of Black Forest cake gets you an easy, delicious, and moist cake by using cherry pie filling and devil's food cake mix.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding
3 eggs
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together: cake mix, beaten eggs, almond extract, cherry pie filling and 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and let cool.
  • To Make Glaze: Heat 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, butter or margarine, and milk in a saucepan over medium high heat. Once semisweet chocolate chips are melted and mixture is combined stir in confectioners' sugar.
  • Spread glaze over cooled cake. Serve cake as is or with whipped cream and a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 235.7 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

QUICK & EASY BLACK FOREST CAKE



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This cake is to die for. I have four Boys. They all come running and grandkids when I make this easy cake.I just love semi- home cooking.. Soooooo good...

Provided by Brenda-Lee Barajas

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box standard - size box devil;s food cake mix
3/4 c sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vannilla extact
1 can(s) 20 oz. cherry pie filling
1 can coc. frosting ( your liking)

Steps:

  • 1. grease and flour 9x13 pan or bundt pan.Heat oven 350 degrees.
  • 2. Beat dry cake mix , sour cream, eggs, and vannilla ext. with beater.
  • 3. Then stir pie filling with hand.,, NOT BEATER !!!
  • 4. Poor in pan -bake 45 to 50 min....when cool frost.. add nuts on top if you want.

QUICK BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Make and share this Quick Black Forest Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cullinaryjudge

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box chocolate cake mix with pudding
3 eggs
1 (19 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon butter
2 teaspoons milk
1/2 cup icing sugar

Steps:

  • In bowl, beat eggs and almond extract.
  • Stir in cherry pie filling and chocolate chips.
  • Thorougly mix in DRY cake mix.
  • Spread in greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Make glaze by melting chocolate chips and butter.
  • Add milk and icing sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Spread on cake.
  • Serve as is or with whipped cream.

EASIEST BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Make and share this Easiest Black Forest Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box devil's food cake mix, baked as directed in 9 x 13 inch pan and left in pan
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 (5 1/8 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding, prepared as directed (use gelatin-free version to make vegetarian)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
chocolate sprinkles
maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • Mix cherry pie filling and almond extract.
  • While cake is still warm, poke top all over with fork and spread the cherry filling mixture all over the top.
  • When you prepare vanilla pudding, make it as directed on box, but add the vanilla extract to it with the milk.
  • Fold Cool Whip into pudding.
  • Spread pudding mixture over cake, covering the cherry pie filling.
  • Decorate with chocolate sprinkles and cherries.
  • Chill until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 558.2, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 32.4, Protein 4.5

BLACK FOREST CAKE I



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This recipe delivers a classic version of the original Black Forest cake with whipped cream frosting and sour cherries.

Provided by Linda Greer

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ⅛ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 (20 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch, round, cake pans; cover bottoms with waxed paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen edges, and remove to racks to cool completely.
  • Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Combine reserved juice, cherries, 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool before using.
  • Combine whipping cream and confectioner's sugar in a chilled medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
  • With long serrated knife, split each cake layer horizontally in half. Tear one split layer into crumbs; set aside. Reserve 1 1/2 cups Frosting for decorating cake; set aside. Gently brush loose crumbs off top and side of each cake layer with pasty brush or hands. To assemble, place one cake layer on cake plate. Spread with 1 cup frosting; top with 3/4 cup cherry topping. Top with second cake layer; repeat layers of frosting and cherry topping. Top with third cake layer. Frost side of cake. Pat reserved crumbs onto frosting on side of cake. Spoon reserved frosting into pastry bag fitted with star decorator tip. Pipe around top and bottom edges of cake. Spoon remaining cherry topping onto top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 86.9 g, Cholesterol 129.6 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 61.8 g

EASY BLACK FOREST CAKE



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Black Forest Cake is a family favorite- and you will love how simple it is to make this cake!

Provided by Six Sisters

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Devil's Food cake mix (I used 15.25 ounces Betty Crocker cake mix)
water, eggs, and oil called for in cake mix directions
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip
-Your favorite pie filling*

Steps:

  • Spray 2 8" or 9" pans with non-stick cooking spray. Prepare cake mix with water, eggs and vegetable oil called for on cake mix directions. Split batter evenly between both pans and bake, following directions on back of cake mix box. Let cakes cool completely and remove from pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip. Divide evenly and spread half of whipped cream mixture over each cake.
  • Top each cake with cherry pie filling. Refrigerate cakes until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3734 kcal, Fat 101 g, SaturatedFat 53 g, Cholesterol 629 mg, Sodium 7774 mg, Carbohydrate 583 g, Sugar 354 g, Protein 30 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate and cocoa powder for the best flavor.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or your cake will be tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to decorate the cake.

Conclusion:

This quick and easy black forest cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, chocolatey, and full of cherries. The whipped cream frosting is light and fluffy, and the chocolate shavings add a touch of elegance. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this cake is sure to impress your friends and family.

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